Skip to content
Skip to content

Guided Tours at Stowe Gardens

Are you interested in the history of Stowe Gardens? Join us for a free guided tour led by our tour guide volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

When are our guided tours? There will be a free guided tour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11am between Tuesday 1 April and Thursday 30 October in 2025. All guided tours begin at Bell Gate. Additional tours are subject to availability and normal garden admission applies. Tours will last approximately 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes.

If you are interested in a bespoke tour for a group, please contact stowe.groupbookings@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Do I need to prebook? No prebooking is required for our guided tours.

Are dogs allowed? Dogs on short leads are welcome to join our guided tours.

Can I become a tour guide? Yes! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tour guide at Stowe Gardens, please contact us at getinvolved.stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

Use postcode MK18 5EQ for Stowe Gardens car park. Upon arrival, make your way to Bell Gate.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

800m walk to garden entrance from car park. Free access shuttle operates daily from cafe to garden entrance. Plenty of accessible parking. Accessible toilets at New Inn, by the cafe, and at the garden entrance. Accessible vehicles available to hire (phone in advance to book).

Contact info

National Trust at Stowe

Upcoming events

Event

Trust 10K Run 

Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k trail run.

Event summary

on
27 Apr to 28 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 11:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

National Gardening Week 

Join us this spring for National Gardening Week!

Event summary

on
28 Apr to 4 May 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

One Man's Treasure 

A celebration of heritage and nature conservation at Stowe, curated by Paul Stefanovic.

Event summary

on
28 Apr to 5 May 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Bat Walk - SOLD OUT 

Discover Stowe after dark with a guided bat walk led by the North Bucks Bat Group and the Stowe ranger team!

Event summary

on
2 May 2025
at
19:30 to 21:30